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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836,232.92, 4,253,701.38 and 814,460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836,232.92, 4,253,701.38 and 814,460.86 is: 1,221,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836,232.92 : 4,253,701.38 = 814,460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836,232.92/4,253,701.38 = 814,460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836,232.92x = 4,253,701.38 × 814,460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836,232.92x = 3,464,473,284,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,473,284,137.99/2,836,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,505.21

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